We offer a great environment for the growth of the gaming sector. Moving forward, this sector would become a key contributor to the country’s GDP comments Al MD Dubai Media city on the sector whose global value is expected to reach a valuation of around $315 billion down next four years.
Dubai being the global tech-hub, says, is already the gaming industry leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region which currently accounts for only a small portion of the industry’s global revenue of $170 billion.
Dubai’s gaming industry has exciting opportunities in since 28% of the MENA Region’s population is between 15 and 29. This large number of young people transitioning to adulthood besides being digitally literate also have proven interest in technology adoption.
The UAE that has already demonstrated its far-sightedness by developing specific non-financial free zones that support the e-sports sector gaming industry, experts believe, would now reap the fruits of its sustained efforts as the BRL steps in with greater emphasis on the gaming industry.
Meanwhile, in a related development, the Global Esports Federation (GEF) recently announced that Dubai would host the Global Esports Games slated for 2025. The announcement was made during the Global Esports event held at the Dubai World TradeCentre.
“We are excited about partnering with the Emirates to unlock opportunities and develop esports in the region. The whole world knows that Dubai is a great host and offers an world-class setting,” said GEF Chief Executive Paul J Foster.
We have the highest gaming expenditure per capita in the region,” confirms Al Suwaidi. His observation stems from the facts that an individual in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) spends 14 hours on an average per week playing games and 34% of the country’s population is under 25.
The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) Sector at the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) that has added the new economic activities across a number of vital sectors believes that the move with specific emphasis on gaming industry would further Dubai’s efforts at economic diversification.
“We are known for our business efficiency and superior infrastructure,” says Waleed Abdul Malik, Director of Registration at BRL, pointing out Dubai’s geographical advantage since it is the gateway to the wider Middle East and Asia-pacific region, which is home to the biggest gaming markets in the world.
Another factor that places Dubai as a strong gaming industry leader is its ability to constantly adapt itself to the emerging technologies in the digital world. “Adding new economic activities in the gaming sector further fortifies Dubai’s position,” says Saeed Sharaf, Founder and CEO, eSport Middle East LLC.
We offer a great environment for the growth of the gaming sector. Moving forward, this sector would become a key contributor to the country’s GDP,” comments Majed Al Suwaidi MD Dubai Media city on the sector whose global value is expected to reach a valuation of around $ 315 billion down next four years.
Dubai being the global tech-hub, Al Suwaidi says, is already the gaming industry leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region which currently accounts for only a small portion of the industry’s global revenue of $ 170 billion.
Dubai’s gaming industry has exciting opportunities in store since 28% of the MENA Region’s population is between 15 and 29. This large number of young people transitioning to adulthood besides being digitally literate also have proven interest in technology adoption.
Global Mobile Operators’ Association (GSMA) in a report says smartphone users in the MENA Region would jump to 565 million by 2025. This smartphone penetration and mobile connectivity, experts observe, also predict well for Dubai’s burgeoning gam
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